State leaders are reviving efforts to eradicate sure meals dyes from Oklahoma’s meals and colleges after a sequence of associated payments failed to achieve traction earlier this yr.
Governor Kevin Stitt, joined by Well being and Human Companies Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., introduced that he’s directing state companies to take away dangerous artificial dyes from state-funded meals. The transfer is a part of Stitt’s broader Make Oklahoma Wholesome Once more initiative, aimed toward enhancing public well being by dietary adjustments.
“I feel there’s actually a motion throughout the nation to take a look at what’s taking place with well being,” Stitt stated. “With [Kennedy’s] management, we need to make certain Oklahoma is main the best way.”
Sen. Kristen Thompson (R-Edmond), who authored the meals dye laws this session, stated she plans to revisit the difficulty within the coming months. Thompson says she’s going to meet with well being specialists this summer time to additional examine the consequences of sure dyes, after which introduce up to date laws through the subsequent session.
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